Cypriot Mahalepi
Ingredients:
(Makes approximately 4 servings)
For the mahalepi:
– 4 cups water
– 5 heaped tbsp. cornstarch (niseste) Natural Life
For serving:
– Rose syrup
– A few drops of rosewater
– 1 tsp. sugar – Natural Life
– Cold water and ice cubes
Instructions:
Pour the water into a saucepan, add the niseste Natural Life and mix well. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Divide the mixture into small bowls – which have been previously rinsed with water – and leave to cool. Serve chilled, with rose syrup, rosewater, sugar, and ice cubes.